Google Chromecast 2 Price in Hong Kong & Specs

Ever wished that your old TV in the living room could be updated to the latest Smart TVs out there with internet and video streaming capabilities? Well, now you can with the use of the Google Chromecast 2 video streaming dongle! Just plug it into your TV set’s HDMI port and start streaming videos from YouTube and other applications on your smartphone or tablet; find out more below!

Ever wished that your old TV in the living room could be updated to the latest Smart TVs out there with internet and video streaming capabilities? Well, now you can with the use of the Google Chromecast 2 video streaming dongle! Just plug it into your TV set’s HDMI port and start streaming videos from YouTube and other applications on your smartphone or tablet; find out more below!

Google Chromecast 2 Price, Specs, Review HK

Turning ordinary TVs into Smart TVs with Chromecast 2

The Google Chromecast 2 is a tiny little dongle that’s no bigger than your average TV remote. It plugs directly into the HDMI port of your TV or monitor and automatically transforms it into a wireless display for your smartphone or tablet. This means that you can stream or “cast” videos from your smartphone and tablet directly on to your TV. It doesn’t just stop at videos however; even pages from Google Chrome or music from compatible music applications can be streamed from your device to the TV. The first Chromecast was well-received by HK consumers, so the Chromecast 2 has large shoes to fill.

The Chromecast 2 is a tiny little device that is roughly shaped like a hockey puck, and it comes in three different vivid colours: yellow, red, and of course the compulsory black. Its design is a great improvement over its predecessor, although that shouldn’t matter much as the device will just sit on the back of your TV.

Multi-Device, One Cinematic Experience - Chromecast 2 HK

The Google Chromecast 2 allows people to stream media from their devices to their TV wirelessly, eliminating the need for an Android or smart TV box of some kinds taking up space and the need for having more wires everywhere. The Google Chromecast 2 needs only a single cable to power it while the other built-in HDMI cable connects directly to your TV. From there on, most media you play on the Chromecast-compatible apps on your smartphone or tablet can be streamed wirelessly to your TV – essentially turning your normal everyday TV into a smart TV.

The Chromecast 2 supports up to Full HD 1080p resolution video through the HDMI port of your TV and it connects wirelessly with your home’s Wi-Fi connection. It is best to ensure that you have speedy Wi-Fi connection to enjoy smooth video streaming. For those who are worried that they are not using Android devices – worry not, the Chromecast 2 is compatible with Android, iOS 7 and above, Windows 7 and above, Mac OS10.7, and Google’s Chrome OS – it is also dependent on the apps and programs used.

Here's a review of the Chromecast 2:

Reviews of Google Chromecast 2

gizmodo.com

Reviewed on 2015-11-12

It's quicker than the old version and the new app is great. The built-in HDMI cable is a nice touch. Really, though, it just works really well, it's easy to use, and it's only $35,

Google still doesn't have a remote control for Chromecast, which makes it the only streamer I can think of that doesn't have one. You have to use your phone, tablet, or computer, which can be a pain in the arse, especially if you have to enter a password...

Two years ago the Google god in the sky gave unto us a $35 dollar media-streaming dongle, and lo, it was good. Pretty good anyway, and it got better with software updates, but it still has lagging tendencies. Well, its 2015 baby, so whats the new Chrome...

The change wasn't just for aesthetics, there's a reason behind it. All TV setups aren't the same. Some folks found that the original's dongle-stick build did not fit in the allotted space between their TV and wall (or any other obstruction).Therefore, whi...

Shorter loading times than the old Chromecast, Performance improves each time you upgrade to a faster phone or tablet, Simple to set up and use

Not a good fit for people who don't keep their phones handy, No 4K resolution or 60-frames-per-second support, Support for Amazon Video seems unlikely for the foreseeable future

The second-generation Chromecast might be the most unnecessary hardware that Google has ever released, but that doesn't mean it's bad product.With Chromecast, the hardware never mattered much. Unlike media streamers from Roku, Amazon, and Apple, a Chromec...

Two years ago Google revolutionized the streaming media game. While there were other media streaming devices on the market they often costs well over $100 and occupied space on your shelf, cluttering up the space on top of all those other boxes you've lik...

Google's original Chromecast media streamer proved to be nothing short of revolutionary in my life. The $35 stick was significant not so much for what it did but rather how it did it: The device took the overcomplicated task of Internet-to-TV streaming an...

Along with the new flagship Nexus smartphones, the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X , Google also unveiled an updated version of the Chromecast HDMI dongle, boasting a new look, multiple color options, and of course, faster hardware and enhancements on the softw...

Still just 1080p, Needs a separate device to act as a remote control, Doesn't have native support for Amazon Instant Video

The original Chromecast proved that big surprises can come in small packages. Even though it was just a $35 HDMI dongle the size of a pack of gum, it had the power to transform any TV into a smart one, as long as you had a smartphone, tablet or computer n...

Same cheap price, Sleeker design that fits into packed HDMI ports, Dead-simple set-up, Easy to use, Works with iOS, Android and PC

Erratic performance between TVs, Android mirroring is choppy for gaming

Sometimes, the best products are the ones that are the simplest. Google's Chromecast , an HDMI dongle that lets you "cast" videos, music and apps to a TV or computer display using a phone, tablet or computer, is one of those products.At $35, it became an...

The 2015 version of the Chromecast is just nice enough to want to upgrade from the original and certainly worth the cash for new users. Chromecast is, at its core, a doorway for your smartphone to access your TV. Like its predecessor (also called Chromeca...

Google introduced the second version of their Chromecast streaming device earlier this week alongside a Chromecast Audio device for speakers, and immediately made them available for sale through the Play Store and Best Buy . With expedited shipping, early...

The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet, or a PC, as the controller. Its small size hid...

The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks, with their physical remotes, tactile buttons and onscreen displays, are more convenient to use. The only way to wat...

Without Chromecast, I never would have seen The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger.It was the summer of 2013. I had installed the original Chromecast, a finger-sized video player that looks like a USB stick, behind the TV at the house our family rents every year...

The aptly named Chromecast 2.0 is Google's first major revision to the device since it was first released all the way back in July 2013. While that doesn't sound too long, in a tech world where new devices are released seemingly annually, that's practical...

Google's Chromecast is one of the biggest releases they've had in the past few years, since Google announced the original back in 2014 they've sold over 20 million of them. But the original model had some flaws and alongside the 2015 Nexus launch, Google...

(Barely) more expensive, No remote control, (Slightly) more complex design

Yes, it's 2016, and we still haven't seen the new and improved Google Chromecast — announced and launched internationally in late September last year — appear in Aussie stores. Bored of waiting, I actually picked up a US$35 Chromecast on my trip to CES 20...

With 20 million Chromecasts already sold, there's a fair chance you've already got one. Google's dinky streaming dongle has proved a hugely popular alternative to more expensive set-top boxes like the Apple TV and Amazon's Fire TV. If you don't own an a...

The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet, or a PC, as the controller. Its small size hid...

The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks, with their physical remotes, tactile buttons and onscreen displays, are more convenient to use. The only way to wat...

Without Chromecast, I never would have seen The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger.It was the summer of 2013. I had installed the original Chromecast, a finger-sized video player that looks like a USB stick, behind the TV at the house our family rents every year...

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